Wordless Wednesday!

This is my Dad. He obviously LOVES the gift! (It was Die Hard 3.) It's RARE to get a picture of my dad smiling, so I was glad to catch this one.

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TTC Update

Well, today was my check-up consult with Dr. Morgan. He's good. I like him. Basically he said even though I got negative OPKs last time, he thinks I did O and that the Clomid worked. Yay! He also hinted that I should be using them this time (but he never told me to)...he also said since it's so late in my cycle not to bother with them this cycle. If I go another cycle, he said to use them, though. He said I should O and get pregnant this cycle as long as there isn't anything wrong. As we were leaving, I hope to hear that you're pregnant this month! I like that he's optimistic but also realistic. He gave us clear directions as to what to do if I don't get pregnant. Step 1 is Tim will go for a Sperm Analysis. We are going to start looking into what this costs & where to go, now. Just in case. Step 2 is we'll take a month off of the Clomid. Basically to see if I O on my own & wait for Tim's test results. Step 3 is we'll assess Tim's results. If Tim is A-OK we'll procede with Step 4. Step 4 is to check to make sure my tubes are clear. Now, he didn't say how they do this, but I'm pretty sure it involves something going up my who-ha. If Tim is not OK, then we have to decide what to do based on those results. We didn't discuss that option, because frankly we don't want to hear that there is a problem with Tim. So, I'm hoping my darn temperature goes up tomorrow and I O'ed today. The only other thing the doc said was that we should be doing-the-deed (my words not his, he's very Frank (ha ha) and just says having sex) every other day. He actually said that daily will wear Tim out! (Tim blanched at that one! Hee hee.) You probably want to know why I laughed at my own joke up there, the doctor's name is Frank Morgan. Hee hee...Tidewater Physicians for Women, if you want to know. He's good, I recommend him.

PS, I just realized how bad the grammar & editing in this post are. I'm tired. I'll fix it tomorrow afternoon.

Preemie Presents!

Wow! This woman is putting together an amazing project. I read about her Preemie Presents project from the Crankypants Blog. She is making 30 gift bags to give to the parents of preemies who have to leave their babies in the hospital over the upcoming holidays. She is asking for donations of money, cards, gifts, and hand-knit or crocheted products. These parents are going to be SO blessed by the generousity of strangers.
I'm hoping that my few readers will be able to help spread the word. That's one way I know I can help. I don't have a lot of money right now and certainly not any to spare, but I feel like I should do something.
Please post about this on your blog is you feel like its worth it & if you can help her out, thanks a ton!
-Steph

Diaper Cake!

OK, so these pictures aren't the best, BUT, you can see the totally awesome diaper cake I made. Mandy helped me with the finishing touches. The next one will definitely be EASIER to make.

-I hope she LOVES it!

Little People!

Well, I just had fun sorting & setting up all the Little People I earned babysitting last weekend. They are SO cute. Carolynn is going to make a mess, I mean, have a blast, playing with them!

Here's a customer photo of the Robin Hood set. I have Robin Hood, his horse, the dragon (which is trash 'cuz Rosie ate it's head), the unicorn and Maid Marion.

The night, king, queen, and horse, you see are part of the castle set. (which I don't have) I also have a not pictured Dragon Cave.


Here's the Nativity Set.

Rosie ate the angel. Lily ate the corner of Baby Jesus. Dogs. What can you do but love 'em.
I'm missing the king in red.



Here's the Playground. Fisher-Price doesn't sell this anymore.
I'm missing the little girl with the balloon. Here's the SUPER COOL Learning A-Z Zoo.




Here's Noah's Ark.

I'm missing both elephants and the bottom half of the ark. Mel you got the boat part around there somewhere?

Here's the School Bus!

Here's the Air Plane!

Here's some more Noah's Ark characters. I have a kangaroo & the two leopards.

Here's the Barn.

Here are some more barn animals.

Anyway, I love them! Thanks Mel!

There are also 5 misc. boys, 6 misc. girls, and a misc. dog. Fun Fun Fun!

THUMP.THUMP.THUMP.

That's how my heart has been beating since about 7:35 am. I am FINALLY starting to get calmed down.

I realized on my drive to work today, that...

I MISSED COURT!

OMG. I was spazzing. I got to school, told Ms. Brown that I was leaving, regardless of whether or not my room was covered, and high tailed it (without speeding) downtown. (Now, I did split my kids, arrange for someone else to copy my tests, and speak with both of my co-teachers about keeping my class & let them know where I was going. I also took a phone call from a parent.) When I got downtown, a nice sheriff told me where to go and in a matter of MINUTES I had everything taken care of. $112 for the fine + court costs & I was found guilty in my absence. I actually had 15 days to pay it & they were going to send me a letter. UGH. All that stress for nothing. I was FREAKING OUT. Tim thought they would suspend my license for missing court & not paying the fines--BECAUSE that's what it says on the ticket! But they don't. PHEW!

So, I came home. Mostly because I told everone I'd be back later & I didn't expect to be done before 9 am. If I left now I could get back before my kids get back from resource. But, I'm not gonna.

My heart is still racing. A little.

I had some errands that needed done, so I think I'll do those & make it back to school in time for a half day.

I need to: go to the PO, go to the library, clean house and do laundry. Sounds fun right?

Oh well,
I'm out.

Urban Dictionary Meme

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